California Favorite Tomatoes Alone Grew in America
California's six major canning crops include tomatoes oranges peaches pears apricots and asparagus. The tomato stands as the only truly American crop among the six, with origins in Central and South America and widespread cultivation for year round canning.
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California
New World
America
Syria
Malaya
Indo- China
West Coast
Central
South America
Mexico
Europe
Benicia Arsenal and Barracks Highlight Early Military Posts
Benicia Arsenal and Benicia Barracks stand as prime examples of early day military post architecture, illustrating design and functional features used in period posts. The observations frame the posts within broader historical military infrastructure.
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Benicia Arsenal
Benicia
Reber Plan Seen as Bold Bay Reengineering Idea
Report details John Reber's century old dream of rebuilding San Francisco Bay with two earth filled causeways from Richmond to Marin and Alameda to San Francisco. A ship canal would link fresh water lakes to the salt water bay, with locks for ships, while critics question steel bridge feasibility. Reber, though ill and penniless, promotes water conservation and imagines saving Sacramento River surplus water for regions from Santa Clara Valley to Tehachapis.
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San Francisco
John Reber
California
Reber
San Francisco Bay
Richmond
Marin
San Quentin
Alameda
Bay
Golden Gate
Sacramento
Great Central Valley
Santa Clara Valley
San Joaquin Valley
Tehachapis
John Re
What to Plant in October for Garden Success
October gardening guide outlines planting and seeding of ornamental trees, bulbs like daffodil and hyacinth, and perennials such as irises and peonies. It advises container roses and chrysanthemums, early calendula transplants, herbaceous perennials, sowing sweet peas, renewing lawns, and home vegetable sowing of lettuce radish and green onion with parsley Swiss chard and Chinese greens transplants.
Reber Plan Praised by Some Engineers in Cal State Debate
The Rebel plan is described as big and daring by several engineers while others dismiss it as visionary but impractical. Advocates argue it could recapture the Argonaut spirit, urging attention to Rex John Reber despite criticism from hidebound professionals.
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California
Reber
Rex John Reber
Fall Lawn Renovation Time for Southern California
Plant boldly this fall to establish a rich green lawn before rains. A bluegrass and white clover mix suits fine lawns and reseeding, with other blends available for easier establishment under specific conditions. Consult seedsman or nurseryman for best results.
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California
Oil Spray Targets Black Scale on Plants
Black scale infests citrus myrtle eugenia pittosporum privet oleander and ivy. Apply oil spray as bottle directs covering every branch. Nicotine sulphate may be added to combat red spider and thrips. Up to three sprayings may be needed. Keep ant-control containers filled as Argentine ants spread pests.
Early Asian Migration to the Americas
The article discusses the hypothesis that the first wave of Indian migration from Asia to the Western Hemisphere began about 25,000 years ago. It notes archaeological and genetic evidence supporting a very ancient peopling of the American continents.
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Asia
Western Hemisphere
Ghost Town Annual 1951 celebrates California ghost towns and famous western writers
A 38 page Ghost Town Annual features true stories of the West with works by Mark Twain and Allen Stanley Lane among others. It covers Norton's tale Emperor of United States, Ghost Towns map by Rockwell Hunt, Miners Commandments, Salome origin, Ella May Clemmons, Searchlight revival, Jumping Frog and Pony Express tales. A collector’s item offering detailed illustrations and historic anecdotes about early California pioneers and mining towns.
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Klondike
Mark Twain
Allen Stanley Lane
Rockwell D. Hunt
C. L. Sonnechin
Ranger Z. Robin
J. M. Hutchings
Claude George Putnam, Sr
Carl T. Nunan
Miriam Allen de Ford
Nichols Field Wilson
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United States
California
Mother Lode
C. L. Sonnichin
Roy Bean
Salome
Ella May Clemmons
Searchlight
Pony Express
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Leteurneou Corryalls
Hyman - Michaels
Jerrold Avenue
Calif
Mission
Garden House
Cupertine Way
San Mateo
J. M. Aoeings
Shafter
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